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St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
Newspaper Exercise Among Teachers

newspaper E2eTC1sS fAuituS
Speaking Of the newspaper in the school,
the Hon w. A Cobb said: The news
paper molds present public opinion, while
the teacher molds for the future The
newspaper and the teacher should go hand
in hand. Why not introduce the news
paper into the schooiroom as a sort of text
book? | know Of school where news
papers were placed on file. All the news
and the editorial utterances came in for
their share of reading, and examinations
were held once week. The only draw
back TO this experiment was the discovery
Of so much iamentable ignorance when
better things might reasonably have been
expected. An instructor has Informed
them of a newspaper exercise OF this
character among teachers i'll the district
where he was commissioner which devel-
Dped Young man % years Of age who
actually did not know whether the con
gresham for whom he had just voted
served his constituents at Washington or
Albany. A young lady TEACHER, TO the
general question as to the use of the presi-
dents cabinet. after some hesitation and
reluctance to impart her superior, but in
this case delicate, knowledge, finally re
piled that the principal use of the presi-
dents cabinet was place for his clothes.
These arc statements founded on fact, and
occurred in this state. "-EXchange.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
KNaBkGG SALE.
ESTATE OF HARRY THOMPSON.
No. 477S.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT.
PARISH or ST. LANDRY.

BY virtue III al order OF the Honorable Dis.
trct Ca,.lt Il and for the parish of St. Landry.
there * III N. sold at public auction to the Iass
and highest bidder. by the undersigned admin
tistrato: or any duly qualified auctioneer a.,
the last residence OF the deceased on Elm,
Bayou parish OF st. Landry. by the under
1887, the following described property belong
ing to the estate of Harry Thompson deceased
to-wit:
/. Fifty aoIos af agnts situated ON Elm Bavou
in the <sia nt,si.h ard state. with all the build
iEs& ARD improvements thereon or thereto be
longing, being the last place of residence or
said deceased, bounded north by widow
Wright, south bv Elm Bayou, east by Joh,s
Thompson and west by Sam Haas
J. One mule, one dun mare, one brown mara
one dun tilly two bay ponies, one brown dlly
one red muly COW, one red COW and calf, two
red beeves, one lot OF seAtee hogs. one tive
horse wagon. one lot Of sssr1ning implements
one old buggy and harness.. one steel corn mill,
one Srindstone, qna tool chest and centents
one bureau, aus aitsebeard, one double barrel
shot snn, en- pair saddle bags, one CLOCK, ono
, Lot pt plack9miths tools.
AeLlns-Cash.
IOSEpHfSE BURR
july 3-'t Administrative.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

The drama, "A Celebrated Case. =,
was performed on Thursday evening
'by the Social Club to crowded house.
We have not the time before going to
press to give detailed account of this
very brilliant performance in which
each and every one of the actors did
admirably. None of the amateurs will
complain, we are quite sure, if we make
special mention of one OF their number,
little Lucille Bloch. Though almost an
infant in size and years, yet the little
Miss captivated the audience by the
charming intelligent naturalness and
simplicity of her acting. The club has
reason to be proud of the eminent sue
cess achieved in an artistic and social
poiut of view, as well as gratitied at
the financial success of the affair.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
ERemeWS Her Youth.

Mrs Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co, Iowa, tells the following remark
able story, the truth of which Is VoucEed
for by the residents OF the town: |
am Is years old, have been trou bled
with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years; could not dress my my
self without help. Now am free from
all pain and soreness, and am able 70
do all my owp hoaseVork: owe my
thanks TO Electric Bitters FOR laYins
renewed my youth, and removed com
pletely all disease and pain.
Try bottle, only Soc at Nj. Il. Dung
g. Co.'S Drug store.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

Hon. 4. NJ. Robertson, member OF
Congress from this district, died at his
home in Baton Rouge, last fueaaqay
lie was born near Nashville, Tenn,
July 18th, 1928, and came to this State
in 1895. He was 2 lawyer by profes-
sion. He was sergeant = the second
s.orisiana regiment during the MezIle4G
war. lie served in the legislature ID
1s47- 40, and again in 1858. He was cleo
ted State Auditor in 1854, and again ID
1858, He was Col. of the s7th La. hegt.
during the Confederate war. Since the
war he was elected from this district to
the 18th, 46th, 47th and seth Congresses
and was member of the last when he
died.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

There is no agricultural publication
in the South that gives as much space
to original articles from experienced
Doultry breeders as the SOUTHERN
CULTlyAToR, of Atlanta, Ca, the lead
ing journal of its class in the South.
No one interested in poultry TO any ex-
tent can afford to be without the Guilt
vator, which proposes to give "a full
poultry and pet stock department in
each issue, and to keep it mp TO a high
standard vy contributions from the
best pouIty-writers and breeders in the
country.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

The East Carroll Banner very aptIy
remarks: "IIow circumstances do alter
cases But a few years ago the McEn-
eryites elected Davy to the temporary
presidency of the Senate. Now, they
do not consider him fit to be camp
follower of Cen Nichols. \ delicate
compliment which the Nichols men
fully appreciate" They not only elect
ed him President pro tenn OF the Senate,
but the Capitolian Advocate, now so
bitterly assailing his character, on the
18th of May 1884, complimented him on
his pretelmcut in the following adua-
tory language: "The election OF the
Hon. Il. G.. Davcy, of Orleans, as p!esl-
dent pre- tenn of the Senate, was inst
recognition Of the staunch Democracy
of the Crescent City, and d high and
merited compliment to the worthy re-
cipient of the honor. President Davcy
presides with ability and gives general
satisfaction by his courteous dcpOlt-
ment towards all of the members Of the
body over which he presdes. Baton
Rouge Truth.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
OUR BELOVED NICHOLS !


Our able and Jealous contemporary,
the Eupitolidn 1dro"otr, has ct late
been wnging IL bitter political warfare
upon Gen Nichols, the Reform candi-
date for the govern0rship. The policy
of his administration while governor
has, whenever opportunity afforded,
been severely attacked; and last SAT
urday's issue contained what we may
term bill of cndictment, which may
be considered 10 contain every serious
charge that can he mustered against
the gallant cy-GOvcrn"r. 1t IS Wol my
of note Just here that every acclisa'loh'
save one, relates to Gen. Nichols acts
while Governor OF Louisiana
Gen. Nichols exalted services t" the
people OF our State, have passed INTO
history His character fol honesty "l
purpose and patriotism Is too cuuSplc-
nous 10 require him, III this campaign,
like a maIefactor at the bar Of justice
to ANONYMOUSLY act on the defensive.
1t is fOI this reason We do not deem
it necessary to enter INTO il detailed
rtlutatlon of charges, many Of which
were exploded four years ago. sui
less is such defense necessary, II, by
words ont of our conirelc> own mouth
as the lawyers would say "at time
not suspicious" we can find Il strong
endorsement of Coy. Nichols much
asperScd administrations. That our es-
teemed confrere was not always Il critic
of Gen. Nichols policy is shown 10y the
following extract taken from the col
umns of the Louisiana fUptOfiuU OF
October 18th, 1879. a few days after the
nomination of the late Louis A. Wilt,
when the events OF the Nichols ad
miniStration were fresh III every mnd
and before the gratitude for his pllnce-
" services n&d wise moderation III the
hour of supreme crisis had Woin ntf IN
certain quarters:
THE steady aud unWAvrrnG charge
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

When the Strong defalcation, the
McEnely land grab, The Rutland school
fund grab grab or the counting in OF
the debt amendment is mentioned the
defense of Gov. McEnerys friends Is
that these things did not occur III the
governors office and he is consequently
not responsible for them. He is not
Secretary Of State, Register OF the Land
Office or a Returning Hoard they say.
1t is true Gov. McEnery Is not person
ally responsible for these defaicatlons
and grabs. but it is the duty OF the Gov
ernor to see that the laws are faithfully
enforced. Has this been doneo Ac-
cordng 10 the arguments OF Gov; NC
Enery's friend, we do not see what
governor is for ADMINISTRATIONS
journal.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

Rev. J. Perry Porter, pastor OF the
Methodist church at Washington, dleu
last Saturday, aged 80 years. Ills SICK
ness was the same as that which caused
the death of Rev. J. d. Jackson OF this
place five days before.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
July l6-G
NNa BH.HC SALE.
ESTATE OF JEAN PIERRE LASDRESKAt-
No. 4sO4.
! PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY

No. 1904.
PROBATE DOCKET. DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST, LANDRY,
BY virtue OF an order OF the Honorable Dis
trio, Court i'll and for the parish Of st. Landry
there will be sold at public auction 10 the las,
min >trator or amy duly qualified auctloneer,
at the last Residence OF the deceased in prai-
RE Mam1nolh -, 81 Landry parish on TUES
DAY, AIGtsT eth. lo37, the following de
Jean Pierre landroneau deceased to-wit:
|. The plantation which was the residence
OF the deceased, situated in prairie Mammoth
parish Of st. Landry, containing eighty
acres OF land, more or less, together with all
the improvements thereon, bounded north b.,
other land OF the estate. east by land Of
Ceraud SOlleau, south by land OF Auguste Foa-
tenot and west by rail road land
,. Twenty acres of land situated at same
place, bounded north by land Of Joseph Landre-
ncau fls east by land Ut Cerand Soileau. south
by the above described plantation and west
by railroad land,
3. One lot OF twenty acres of land situated
in prairie Mammoth. bounded north by -
south lay land of Louis Guillory, west by raj!
road land and east by BenOIt Deshotels
4. One dun American horse. one brown
Creole horse, one bay Creole horse. one BALD
face Creole horse. one brood nlare and colt ::
the undivided one-halt Of q lot of vacherie
stock numbering about one hundred and fifty
head of horned cattle and about twenty-five
head of horses and mares, the whole lot. one
Hebert, said stoCh bearing brand about thus !.
JE. the half belonging to the estate, one lot 81
vaChcr,e stock ranging in prairie Mammoth
about sixty head, about forty horned catties
and twenty mares, with the brand about thus .
en- one lot Of gentle horned cattle, about,
thirty head, branded about thus en- one lot
of about sixty sheep, one lot OF about forty
nogs. one wagon, one open buggy aad harness.
one mill stone and irons, agricultural imple-
ments, one saddle and W5dle, one lot of pin,,
humber about 1850 feet.
Terms and Conditions.-AN authorizations of
ten dollars ana under payable January lat,
1888 all att.u&ications ABOVE ten dollars pay
able che third on the first Of January, 1855: one
thnA on the first of January, 1889: and the
last third on the first OF January. 1890 purcha,
sers furnishing notes bearing eight per cent
per :tnnulu interest after maturity With two.
securities to the satisfaction of tho admins
traitor; the lands to remain mortgaxed and
vendors privilege retained in fASor of the "a
tate till payment of purchase price I'd inter
ests and costs which may accrue. In ease of
suit to euforce paymsAt any of said notes or
part thereof. ten I.er cent will be added for
attorneys fees AID costs.
JOSEPH I4ANDRENEAU,
July 2-1t Administrator
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

YOU d: J: i: s: !: II
snH m NgnscaI live at home. and make moro
money at work for rs than at any
Ill thing else in the world Capital
Ill L not needed yoU are started Tree.
8 do the work. Large earnings sure
from first start. Costly outfit and
terms free. Better not delay.
COSTS YOU nothing to send us your address
and find out if YOU are you will do so ut
once H. HALLETT X CO.. Portland, Maine.
Dec. 4 1Y,
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

Mrs i1omespQn has a Nauit Of hiding
things about the house so successfully
that when she goes to look for them she
can not for the life of her tell where
she slowed them But she has the
satisfaction of feeling that should any
body break in to steal. she would never
know whether those things were stolen
or ilOV
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

The friends of good government IN
Louisiana cannot afford to divide at
this critical Juncture Nichols is pre-
eminentIy tie man to lead the reform
movement, and if Il solid front is pre-
sented, there is no doubt of his winning
a complete victory over the rings which
have so long controlled and dominated
the State. This is no time for local ia
vorites.-Claiborn journal.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
TULANE UNIVE RSlT
OF I.DIrISIAN n.
VIM. Preston Johnston. Ii. d.. Pre>d't.

Ui.I school with Manual Training. College
with six courses nI lus tructlUn- tHlNcr@lty
COURSES iii Science and Letters. Session he
.-in3 oct, jt. II. SOPHIE NtWrornb Memo
rial College Tor Woin-n begins oct 3Th.
Medical Department begins Oct. l1th
Law Department hu1In> Nov. list.
CATALOGUES containing announcements OF
all departments may M had hy appilcaiLol'
TO the Secretary OIL III" University. iulANr
Hail. New Orleans La
Aug. Il, 'a7-:sln
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
GK.H.V'ED P.fTGO.

On the nth day of August there Will ne Il
Patgo and Target shooting at the Famous
Bell Cheny Springs, as we'll ~ ponle races aud
other ;nlSemcmtS 100 numerous to mention.
The public in general are invited, Come ane,
come all. luly LOLA
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

Terreborue is for Nichols and Re-
form anything 10 the contrary, not
outstanding. 4 lair primary election
will send delegates in the interest of
Reform from this parsh:-Terreborne
Courier.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

The ranks of the administrationists
have been depleted to such extent that
they must have recourse to recruit from
the field of radical politicians Terre-
horne Courier.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
NOTICE :.

UNITED STATES LA>U on l., !
New orleans, La. luIN LIST, 1851. y
Nutirc y hereby given That the l"it"WlhG
mined settler has filed notice OF His intention
To- make final proof in support OF his rlalIIl ana
thar S;lid proof Will he made before the JudX'
or Clerk Of Court, al DpclouN;9, La, On
SATURDAY.. August 10Th, 1851. VIZ:
MARIE LOUISE FONTENOT,
widow of I.ln Fomtclot. VII" made Home tead
Entry No. 5G72 for the North West quarter see.
20 Township } south Range | West La. N"rI-
uIn.
He names the following witnesses I" prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. VIZ:
Ardnin \. ArlVin. i.ucicu Bacon. All ol
st. Landry parish La.
THOMAS j. 81 TIER.
July a-it Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
SALE.
~
SARAH JANE WEBB Widow vs.. JOSEPH
4. MELANCOS
No. 1883.
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OF ST. LANDR'
STATE OF LOUISIANA.

BY virtue Of an order OF seizure and sale
ISSUED ont OF the Thirteenth Judicial District
Court III and for the Parish Of st. Landry. in
the above entitled suit will proceed to sell in
the town oi Opel0u-a4. at the principal trout
door OF he Court House OF said parish. to the
last and highest bidder SATURDAY the
10Th day OF August 1887, at II o'clock A. NJ, the
following described property to-wlt:
\ certain piece OF land situated on the Bayou
CourtabIeau III this parish containing about
one hundred aud nifty acres having one and
one third ;trpcnts front on said Bayou by forty
;,rpent- in depth bounded above by land Of
Augustn Guidry below by land OF Jos. z. Me
lanrUn.
I'd. Another tract of land situated in the
same place adjoining the above, having one
pcnt aud one third front between two lines 30
a. To make ninety four 50lloA acres being same
property purchased by the said Jos. A Nolan
con from los. R Meancon per act recorded
in alienation Book c. No. ; at page ITO Recor
tlers Office -t Landry Parish La. Jnne l2th 1875,
One ten horse power steam engine, two old
cane carts, five Old turning plows, and one
Sub-Oil plOW.
Terms-CASH
{. e.. DUSOE,
July l65t sheriff ST, Landry Parieh
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
TAKEN UP.

One sorrcl creole horse, about years old,
facsimile of brand. at this office. has been run
ming in the neighborhood of the undcrSig ned
since about one year old. The owner Is notified
to come forward, prove property, pay charges
and take him away.
CYPRIEN FONTESGE
,IuIV :3tt-lu
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

The New York Legislature has
passed a law making marriage impos-
sible unless the man is eighteen and the
woman sixteen years OF age.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
.V'O TICE.

4 meeting of the School Board sor .4ss parish
will be held in Opelousas on saturday August
9Th 1887.
LAURENT DUPRE,
Iui. 1924 President.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
LOST.

A certain promsory note signed hv john
Thompson, in favor of Harry ThonraCI for
tha sum of $3.50 with 8 per cent ySSrl2' interest
from maturity dated sl3,,ei.,heF l1th 1852. and
due LIST t"nFgEE ~.
'"*F'' JOSEPHINE BU RR,
July a-tt ADMINISTRATIVE.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
nor y 4LFs,

Auuut thlTty-l,ve acres Of land mostly wood,
in prairie Rasse four miles from Opel Ousas.
For price, ETC., apply at this office,
MAY est
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
IUDsCnAl ADvERTHsEMENTs.
NDERE.HG SALE.

PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
In virtue ni al order Of The Honorable Dlr-
friCf Court III and for the parish OF 81. l.anor},
there Will br sold al public auction 10 me Ih1'
and highest bidder, by the undersigned natn
rural tutriX or any duly qualified allctl0neer
AT the Last residence nf the deceased in Pralrit
Chataigllicr, OF WEDNESDAY. August loth
1887 the following described property belong
inc 10 The estate OF Alexandra EoZat deceased
tu-Wit:
The unaivld,t hall ot = certain -orrel gentle
buggy horse. half american. named PONY, on"
bald face mare and colt, gentle Ill harness. ohC
TWO wear old lilly. half american named
Miunlc. twenty one hr:ud "r Gentle nornen car ,
tie about ten head OF hogs. the uJittlNlhed hdIt
OF 4 two horse wagon. and harness, one lon
buggy aud harness. one old saddle ana Dr!uit'
one feather bed and bedscah and 'eddifiHH
couplt.tc one bed steal one arInolr one spl1 ,
ming wheel. one double barrel shot gun, anu
powder horn, one big pot one iron tooth HAT
row one pillow, ono axe, one hoe.
Terms aud CondtiUnS-all adjudlcAtlons OF
$500 aud under except ~ herein after staltn
10 be payable cash and the balance OF tht
purchased price 10 be payable i'll two equal III
-t.lllinellts. the first inst'lmcnt 10 De pald tnt
list. ut December 1881. and the other install
rnrnt on the lat. December 1858, purchasers 10
give their notes with security to the Satls1ac
mon ri the tntriN, and bearing eight per cent
yearly interest
The. undivided half OF the gentle buggy
hOrS, named Pony, being item OF the eetllh
tive inventory and the undivided half OF a tw"
horse wagon and harness, being item ak OF the
t4tirnatiyc inventory Ia be sold for cash.
MARIE CLEMEECE COURtlLLE.
,Juv John Natural TutrI.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
I'D 4 H. ID.

FONTENOT-In Grand Prairie, this lsar.et,.
on the I'd inst, LlLLlE, daughter r vac Eate
Judge ]. Z. 4. F2ntaNQt #gea II years !
months aud Is days
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
F.DR RENT.

A residence opposite the Oyerton place. with
four rooms down stairs, and unv large room
above also Kitchen am. servants room. APP
ply tn BLACK Il NORRIS,
Apl srtf OpelollSas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
FOR SALE.

Aresidencc conveniant to the business part
Of Opeousas For particulars, apply at TINS
Office May 2S-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
NOTICE.

From and after this date, | will sell choice
beef at six cents per pound
June II, 1887. Z. I'll, tOMEAt.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
NOTICE TO pawN TAX pAYER%

BY virtue * = Resolution passed by the
Board a Police this day. all delinquent
Town 4ax payers of both the regular and spe-
the Town Hall from O'Clock A. M. until
O'Clock Z. N and from o'clock p NJ until &
o'clock T. NJ every day tn receive and collect
SAID taxes, and that all CT such taxes not paid
be collected According to law.
VICTOR LASTRAPES.
Collector
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
MARIE LOUISE FONTENOT,
notice..

LAND OIFIuE, at New orleans i,,.
July 12th, 1oSI. )
Notice i hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof III support OF his clam, ana
that said pruut will he made before the Judge,
or in his absence the Clerk Ot the District
Court at OIriuu,a<, Lat, Oh Nontay August
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06
TO ExCHANGE.

saddle and work horse, for D mare, Apply
t this office, May as-1
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

,lntl 70 y
St. Landry democrat., 1887-08-06

july a-tr
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-10
ALL SORTS OF PIPES.
Commercial Importance of GerDaany's
Great Meerschaum Center.

Commercial Importance of GerDnany's
Great Meerschaum Center.
Ruhla, mountain village of Thu
ringia, is the center of the pine manu-
facture of Germany. Like Sheffield, it
was famous in the middle ages for its
arms and armor, and at a subsequent
period for its knives. When the use of
tobacco became common in Europe it
turned its attention to iron smoking
pipes. Gradually, however, beginning
in the seventeenth century, meer-
schaum and wood were adopted as
more suitable materials TO work upon.
The first meerschaum pipe was carved
in the early part of the Thirty Years
war, and Wallenstein is said to have
bought it. The true clay is to be pro-
cured only at Eski-Scher in Asia Minor,
where there are large deposits, and
whence it is sent direct to the manu-
factories at Ruhla, of where there are
at present forty, employing almost the
whole population of the district.
The number of pipes and other arti-
cles dear to smokers turned out is
enormous, the yearly average being
SAC, 900 real meerschaums, varying in
price from Sd. to E12 apiece; 500,0
imitation meerschaums at from Is. to
FL the dozen; $500. 900 porcelain pipe
bowls, either plain white or gayly
painted, rising in price from 4d. to los.
the dozen; 5000. 600 wooden pipes of
infinite variety in size, form. ornamen-
tation and price, the common kind
being extremely cheap and those arts
tically carved fetching a comparatively
high price; 100000 bowls of clay OF
lava, plain ut about 3d., of better kinds
NJ S., the dozen; Is, 900, 900 pipes COM
posed of separate parts (bowl. stick,
cover, etc. from sd. to f25 the dozen.
There are five qualities of Nicer
schaum used in the making of pipes:
the best is known by its facile ABSORB
ton of the nicotine juice of tobacco,
which gradually develops into a rich
brown blush upon the surface, and
when this process is well advanced the
pipe becomes almost inyulherable with
out being hard. A specimen of this
| kind sold at Vienna for ESQ, although
lt was not very highly carved.-LOssaOn
Times.